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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 972.10 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 972.10 and 452.18 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 972.10 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/972.10 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 972.10 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 439,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,567.17/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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